Quick update, this strategy even works for rarer cars. I helped an acquaintance get a Mustang Shelby GT350, a car that most dealers only have 1 of and some dealers even mark it up above sticker by 10-15k. (additional dealer markup). Sent out quotes to 25 or so dealers and did the process, was able t...

Any bogleheads any diet wisdom? I've always been disciplined with saving money but can't seem to apply the same discipline to my diet. I have tried weight watchers, Jenny Craig, beach body, keto, my fitness pal...I lack discipline and get hungry. Just this week I decided to start eating the same th...

Years ago, we took a long flight on United with a child under the age of 2. So, we did not need to buy a ticket for him, he rode on our laps if there was no empty seat. When it came time for them to serve lunch, they said "no meal for him, he does not have a seat". Since then, I have tried to avoid...

I like giving a person at the dealership my email, phone, and text number so that they can contact me anyway that works for them. I haven't had a problem with dealers bothering me after the bidding process ends. I like to work the bidding process over the phone. As wonderful as emails are, I like v...

Very interesting and sounds like a good dealership. How does the sales position and training evolve into being an entrepreneur? Good luck and I’m curious to hear your thoughts as it progresses. Based on what I've been told, you get the Entrepreneurship experience in the sense that you have full con...

Another data point for Bogleheads, I was helping a co-worker get a base model Subaru Forester 2.5i, sticker of 26,300. Costco/TrueCar price was $27,400 OTD. OTD paid was $26,000, or $1,400 less than TrueCar and 2,800 less than sticker. First round quotes ranged from 26,600 to 29,400 i.e. beat TrueCa...

Lately, I've been recommending people drive in the neighborhoods and look for rental signs. Less competition and more easier to show interest. That's a peculiar recommendation. I'd say 90 percent of the people who rent out homes do not put out rental signs. It's a growing trend that a lot of home s...

Does this sound correct? Bought a house in May (built in 1990) and our electricity bill has been really high, over $500 in July, August and September :shock: . According to this calculation our monthly bill should be about 270/mo or so (3884 sq ft house) I realize there are many other factors; wher...

It's usually better not to designate beneficiaries except for life insurance and retirement benefits. Designating beneficiaries for everything will make it more difficult for your final income tax returns to be filed and the taxes paid, for someone to advance the money for your funeral and be reimb...

If you want an automatic transmission, double-check your reservation and make sure it is clearly stated. I would actually say that OP shouldn't bother renting a car if he doesn't drive stick. He can make a reservation , but it's no guarantee. Most cars in Europe are stick. That doesn't occur to a l...

Example of a risk/disadvantage of leasing. If he bought the car he would be paying roughly the same amount for those added miles. Depreciation doesnt care if you lease or buy. It is just more in your face the cost of miles when you lease. When one buys a car, the dealer doesn't care how many miles ...

I have had other friends and family go to UCLA. They all learned by experience not to live much east of campus. One started in the Fairfax area, commuting, and the area was so gritty, he finally moved to rent a room at the beach in Santa Monica, paid a lot more but loved it and felt safer. how many...

I have had other friends and family go to UCLA. They all learned by experience not to live much east of campus. One started in the Fairfax area, commuting, and the area was so gritty, he finally moved to rent a room at the beach in Santa Monica, paid a lot more but loved it and felt safer. how many...

That's a lot of words. Here's a shorter version: "I'm afraid my dog and my girlfriend's dog might not get along but I want to move in with her. What should I do?" All the talk about separate crating and upstairs/downstairs is, quite frankly, crazy talk. You're not going to do that for 5+ years, or ...

I have a potential job at UCLA but I am not familiar with the area. If you were moving to this area, where would you look if you wanted to buy a home? What neighborhoods are good/safe/decent places to live? Can you tell me anything I need to know in terms of areas to look and areas to avoid and any...

Time for a new car and have decided to splurge a little in our old age. We currently have a BMW series 3 with 110K miles and like it a lot. May even be doing European Delivery. Your take on 2019 MB E Class or BMW Series 5 or Audi 6?Just doing research now and will buy some time after the New Year. ...

Time for a new car and have decided to splurge a little in our old age. We currently have a BMW series 3 with 110K miles and like it a lot. May even be doing European Delivery. Your take on 2019 MB E Class or BMW Series 5 or Audi 6?Just doing research now and will buy some time after the New Year. ...

Hi everyone. I've lurked here in the past but never posted. But I've got myself in some serious trouble and am looking for advice. I have $71k in credit card debt due to some bad decisions I made in the past trying to grow a side business. I'm totally out of the business now with no remaining asset...

My wife and I are planning our first international trip. We are planning on spending six full days in Europe the last week of April. We are flying non-stop from Atlanta to Heathrow airport. 1. What part of the city do you recommend staying? Is this walking distance to any major tourist areas? 2. Sh...

I don't get "giddy" at a falling market, as a falling market can have negative impacts on the economy and individuals. If the market continues to crater, your job may disappear, which would likely prevent any more equity purchases. I do see the falling market as a silver lining, and am glad that my...

I am researching a relative (my late grandmother's sister) for purposes of constructing a family tree. My relative died in 1977. At the time of her death, she was a patient in a psychiatric hospital in PA. I am seeking information such as her spouse's name, whether there were any children, etc. My ...

denovo, I do not know whether that is true in the context of Nissan Altima. After the 2006 model, the newer model like the 2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 does not use premier gas. I would assume that 2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 is at least as powerful as the 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5SL. KlangFool You wanted to com...

denovo, I do not know whether that is true in the context of Nissan Altima. After the 2006 model, the newer model like the 2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 does not use premier gas. I would assume that 2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 is at least as powerful as the 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5SL. KlangFool You wanted to com...

How many consider the type of gasoline an automobile uses when purchasing? Automobiles using regular, unleaded gasoline typically, I think, get better mileage and have comparable torque and acceleration in my experience. What justifies the choice of significantly more expensive fuel other than simp...

How many consider the type of gasoline an automobile uses when purchasing? Automobiles using regular, unleaded gasoline typically, I think, get better mileage and have comparable torque and acceleration in my experience. What justifies the choice of significantly more expensive fuel other than simp...

Own a 2010 Honda Civic and the dealer seems to keep finding new problems and each service runs me 500 or so. Thinking of switching dealers. Any suggestions on where to take my car? Currently I use a Honda dealer.
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I received a letter from a car dealer saying that my lease for a Ford Escape is about to expire, and I can return my Ford to their dealership instead of the one from which I originally leased the car. However, I have not and have never leased a Ford Escape or any other car, and I have never done bu...

Hey, a little while back I posted about renting a property and received some great feedback. I'm moving forward with the process (slowly) and am wondering if anyone has ideas on how to create a rental application form (basically a sheet for perspective tenants to fill out). If anyone has done this ...

We are a young family and live in the east cost now and have family who live in San Diego. Whenever we go to SD we always think of moving there, the weather there is good almost most of the year. The part that makes us think more than twice is the real estate price and taxes. But on the other hand ...

There's another big issue with this kind of thinking, one that millions who believe that buying in bulk will save them money are overlooking: increased volume of goods leads to increased consumption of those goods . This is a well documented phenomenon. At some point, consumer reach a satiation poi...

My credit went from near perfect to mid 600s due to my divorce. I was awarded all of my ex-wife's credit card debt she racked up while we were separated. What is the best all around credit card I can transfer the balances to as I work to repair my credit? In a perfect world, I'd prefer the card hav...